FitzClarence
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Fitzclarence or FitzClarence is an Anglo-Norman name originally meaning "son of Clarence" - it usually refers to a bastard son of a Duke of Clarence
, or a descendant thereof, and was used by them as a surname. It may refer to:
People:
Duke of Clarence
Duke of Clarence is a title which has been traditionally awarded to junior members of the English and British Royal families. The first three creations were in the Peerage of England, the fourth in the Peerage of Great Britain, and the fifth in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.The title was first...
, or a descendant thereof, and was used by them as a surname. It may refer to:
People:
- The children of William, Duke of ClarenceWilliam IV of the United KingdomWilliam IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...
and Dorothy Jordan, and their descendents:- George AugustusGeorge FitzClarence, 1st Earl of MunsterGeorge Augustus Frederick FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster PC , was the eldest natural son of William IV of the United Kingdom and his long-time mistress Dorothy Jordan....
(1794-1842) and his grandson:- Charles FitzClarenceCharles FitzClarenceBrigadier General Charles FitzClarence VC was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
- Charles FitzClarence
- Henry FitzClarenceHenry FitzClarenceHenry Edward FitzClarence was the second eldest son of William IV by his longtime mistress Mrs. Jordan. Born in Petersham, FitzClarence was unmarried, he died in India in 1817 at age 22 before his father's death....
(1795-1817) - Sophia FitzClarenceSophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and DudleySophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley was the eldest daughter of William IV of the United Kingdom and his longtime mistress Dorothea Jordan.On 13 August 1825, she married Philip Sidney, later an M.P...
(1796-1837) - Mary FitzClarenceLady Mary FoxLady Mary Fox, née FitzClarence, was a daughter of William IV by his mistress Dorothy Jordan. On 19 June 1824 in St George's, Hanover Square, London, she married Charles Richard Fox, without any issue...
(1798-1864) - Frederick FitzClarenceLord Frederick FitzClarenceLt.-Gen. Lord Frederick FitzClarence, GCH was an illegitimate son of King William IV and his mistress, Dorothea Jordan...
(1799-1854) - Elizabeth FitzClarenceElizabeth Hay, Countess of ErrollElizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll was the illegitimate daughter of King William IV of the United Kingdom and Dorothea Jordan. She married William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll, and became Countess of Erroll on 4 December 1820 at age 19. Due to Hay's parentage, William Hay became Lord Steward of the...
(1801-1856) - Adolphus FitzClarenceLord Adolphus FitzClarenceRear-Admiral Lord Adolphus FitzClarence, GCH, ADC, RN was a British naval officer.FitzClarence was born at Bushy Park, Middlesex and was an illegitimate child of Prince William, Duke of Clarence and his mistress, Dorothy Jordan...
(Rear-Admiral) (1802-1856) (no issue) - Augusta FitzClarence (1803-1865)
- Augustus FitzClarence (1805-1854)
- Amelia FitzClarenceAmelia Cary, Viscountess FalklandAmelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland was the youngest daughter of William IV of the United Kingdom and his mistress Dorothea Jordan. A granddaughter of George III, Amelia was named after her aunt Princess Amelia....
(1807-1858)
- George Augustus
- William George FitzClarence, 2nd Earl of Munster (1824–1901)
- Geoffrey George Gordon FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of Munster (1859–1902)
- Aubrey FitzClarence, 4th Earl of Munster (1862–1928)
- Geoffrey William Richard Hugh FitzClarence, 5th Earl of Munster (1906–1975)
- Edward Charles FitzClarence, 6th Earl of Munster (1899–1983)
- Anthony Charles FitzClarence, 7th Earl of Munster